Moscow-born artist Andrey Kasay says his first New York show is “targeting animals, and first of all dogs.” Which might explain his animation of a crazy subway-train-esque canine…
A New Sock Man On the Block, Man
We were bereaved last month when The Sock Man’s awning came down for good after 33 years on St. Marks Place. But what’s this? This…
Magic Words: FREE FOOD, FREE BEER Tonight at Whiskey Burger’s Grand Opening
Whiskey Burger serves exactly what you’d expect– whiskeys and burgers– and at the Greenpoint restaurant’s grand opening tonight, they can be yours for freeeeeee. That’s…
Police Release Photo of Suspect in Silver Spurs Slashing
Investigators believe this is the man responsible for a bloody slashing at Silver Spurs yesterday evening. The NYPD says the unknown man is “black or Hispanic, 15-18 years old and was…
Vinyl For Reals: Go See Meryl Meisler’s Photos of ’70s NYC
We love Meryl Meisler, the New York-born photographer who documented Bushwick, Manhattan and Long Island in the disco era. And HBO’s new show, Vinyl, has further whetted our…
Gad Elmaleh, the French Seinfeld, Tries Out His English at Joe’s Pub
Mentioning Gad Elmaleh’s residency at Joe’s Pub to my American friends was a weird experience. “He’s the most famous comedian in France!” I said, full…
What Will De Blasio’s Higher Buildings Mean For Transit, Affordability?
The first rows of the City Council chambers were packed with red shirts yesterday. Members of the AARP were there to support Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to tackle the city’s…
Where to Watch Hillary and Bernie Go At It Tonight
Brooklynites were hoping to see a Bernie vs. Hillary showdown in their borough after the Sanders campaign proposed a debate there. But since team Clinton…
In Ridgewood-Bushwick, the Last of the Rooftop Pigeon Whisperers
To get to his rooftop, Paul Wohlfarth passes by a gigantic stag’s head hanging in the hallway, climbs a wobbly ladder and slips through a narrow…
This Man Raped a Woman in an East Village Stairwell, Police Say
The man shown in the above security footage allegedly raped a woman in her East Village apartment building.